One commonly used formula is called the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation. Complications Diabetes Day2Day complications Kidney complications renal diseaseRobert Stanton, M.D. Throughout the month of March, the Joslin Blog is highlighting stories about your kidneys and diabetes. Be sure to check in each week for updates from Joslin’s clinicians and researchers on how they are working to help detect and treat kidney disease. MORE >>

Observational studies abound and show that, for example, patients with advanced renal failure entering renal replacement programmes survive longer with a low HbA1c, orthathemodialysis patients with HbA1c above 8%(64 mmol/mol) have an increased risk of sudden death but not myocardial infarction compared with those with HbA1c of 6% (42 mmol/mol) or less [16]. Regardless, glycemic control is often difficult to achieve in renal impairment because of David Levy, MD, FRCP. MORE >>